§ 243-c. Application period for civil service examinations for
military personnel. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, any
general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a person
serving on active duty in the armed forces of the United States during
the filing period for a civil service examination, or a person who has
been discharged therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge after
the filing period for a civil service examination has commenced, shall
be permitted to file an application for such examination no later than
ten business days prior to the scheduled date of such examination or the
last date to file for such examination, whichever is later, and if
qualified shall be provided with an opportunity to compete in such
examination under terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the state
department of civil service or municipal commission.